Markets/Michigan/Ludington

Ludington, MI Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Ludington, Michigan. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$271,911

+8.1% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

+7.8%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+7.8% year-over-year

Climate Risk

10/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Neutral
4mo supply · Score 0/7

Net migration: Top 50% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.18x

In-migrants avg $57,986 AGI vs out-migrants $49,193

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Ludington are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Ludington Market Summary

Ludington, MI is experiencing strong growth with 8.1% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.36x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score81/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.4x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$62,296

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+3.9%
Base Case+7.8%
Bull Case+11.7%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Ludington, MI's primary climate exposure is wind storms (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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